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Diagram of the lung.
Diagram of trachea.
Scan of the lung.
trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles of the human airway tree
Fibrotic tissue isolated from the lung of a mouse.
Normal lung tissue from a mouse.
lung capillary
lung cancer
gas exchange in the lung
avian lung and air sac system
How much air do you breathe in a lifetime?
Observe effects of smoking on lung tissue and examine various stages of respiratory disease
Understanding the mechanics of human respiration
Function of red blood cells explained
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